The number of plums George bought in April was 25% more than in March. In May, he bought 50% less plums than in April. If there were 12 less plums in May than March, how many plums did George buy in April?
| March |
April |
May |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
|
| |
2x5 |
1x5 |
| 8 u |
10 u |
5 u |
100% + 25 = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54April : March = 5 : 4
100% - 50% = 50%
50% =
50100 =
12 May : April = 1 : 2
The number of plums in April is repeated. Make the number of plums in April is the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Number of less plums in May than March
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of plums that George bought in April
= 10 u
= 10 x 4
= 40
Answer(s): 40
